Canadian Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

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In Canada, Shepherd’s Pie—often called Pâté Chinois in Quebec—is the ultimate winter comfort food. While a traditional British Shepherd’s Pie uses lamb, the Canadian version almost always uses ground beef.

The “French-Canadian” secret to this dish is the layering of creamed corn between the meat and the potatoes, which adds a distinct sweetness and moisture you won’t find in the UK version.

Prep time: 20 mins | Bake time: 30 mins

1. The Ingredients

  • The Bottom (Meat Layer):

    • 1.5 lbs Ground beef (Lean or Extra Lean).

    • 1 Medium onion, finely diced.

    • 2 cloves Garlic, minced.

    • 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce.

    • Salt and heavy black pepper to taste.

  • The Middle (The “Quebec” Secret):

    • 1 can (14 oz) Creamed corn.

    • 1 can (14 oz) Sweet kernel corn (drained).

  • The Top (The Clouds):

 

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